Join us as we set the goal of making sure we make our posts more accessible on this platform. Here are some tips that we’ve picked up thanks to Disability Together–please let us know if there are any others. We are always trying to learn. 

As hip-hop turns 48 years old next month, the U.S. Senate has made history by passing a resolution recognizing Aug. 11 as national Hip-Hop Celebration Day in the U.S. The resolution also designates the month of August as Hip-Hop Recognition Month and November as Hip-Hop History Month. According to a tweet issued by the Senate […]

Today, on August 9, we celebrate International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples by demanding indigenous peoples’ inclusion, participation and approval in the constitution of a system with social and economic benefits for all. Did you know: – More than 86% of indigenous peoples globally work in the informal economy, compared to 66% for their […]

Today is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day. Black women must work 579 days to earn what white men do in 365. August 3rd is the approximate day Black women must work into the new year to catch up with what white non-Hispanic men made at the end of the previous year. Based on ACS Census data, the […]

With so many resisting the call to get the COVID-19 vaccine, we dug into to some of the most common responses, making sure to check multiple sources for our information. Please share this with those who are hesitant to get vaccinated for any of the reasons we list–we need to work together to keep this […]

Recently, Instagram introduced a sensitive content filter that is turned on by default, limiting how much potentially sensitive content users might see on their Explore page. While this change had good intentions, many creators are experiencing a decline in exposure and engagement. Furthermore, the feature especially impacts: BIPOC creators  Social justice activism Educational content This […]

This week’s roundup for good news was so plentiful that we couldn’t keep it to 1 slide! Enjoy some satisfaction in knowing that there still are some things to be happy about in this world. NYC sent non-police teams to respond to mental health calls for a month in “B-HEARD” program. Data shows that more […]

Founded in England in 1948 for British WWII veterans with spinal cord injuries, today the Paralympic Games are a multi-sport event for athletes with physical, mental and sensorial disabilities. This includes mobility disabilities, amputees, visual disabilities and those with cerebral palsy. The Paralympic Games are hosted by the same city as the Olympics — this year, […]

Cap Carter at down with Sounds of Saving for another episode of Take A Beat, our series that explores mental health through the lens of an artist. The singer-songwriter discussed mental health broadly and his approach to it.  Last week, songstress Shaylen also did a Take A Beat session, opening about anxiety and depression and how she […]

American Olympian Simone Biles reminds us today of all days that mental health and well-being matter–even in high-stakes situations. We stand with her difficult decision to prioritize her mental health, and we wish her the best in a support system as she heals. 

Black candidates are poised to occupy some of New York’s top elected offices. Learn more about the rising candidates and who they’d be joining. 

With so much happening in the world at any given time, we felt it would be important to shed light on some of the more positive, uplifting things. Enjoy this week’s roundup of good news.